New York Guard
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The New York Guard |
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| active | |
| Country |
 United States
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| Type | State Guard |
| structure | General Command
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| Headquarters of the General Command | Camp Smith , Cortlandt Manor, New York |
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| Current commander |
Colonel David Warager (acting commander) |
The New York Guard (also: The New York State Military Reserve ) is the state guard of the US state New York . As of June 2008, the New York Guard is provided as a recognized command under the New York State's Military law through line-item funding in the state budget.
In the past, the guard was divided into "Army Division" and "Air Division"; today the Guard has a unified command structure. The Guard's duties include supplementing, supporting and assisting with assignments for the New York Army National Guard and the New York Air National Guard , as well as auxiliary services for the civil authorities in New York State. New York also maintains the New York Naval Militia , which together with the State Guard and the Army and Air National Guard, the Command of the Governor of New York , the Adjutant General of New York and the Division of Military and Naval Affairs ( DMNA).
The New York Guard is one of the largest and best-organized state guards in the United States . It has its historical roots in state military units that were established during the War of Independence and the Civil War and have been repeatedly restructured in the course of history in the wake of various crises.
The Guard is subject to the military law of the state of New York and therefore may not be used for federal tasks and not even outside the state borders without the permission of the governor.
The members of the New York Guard are privileged in many respects and are treated in the same way in various areas as the other members of the Organized Militia of the State of New York (New York Army Guard, Air National Guard, New York Naval Militia and New York Guard). Among other things, they receive military leave (exemption for military missions).
history
Civil war time
Many units of the New York State Militia took part in the American Civil War after President Abraham Lincoln activated them.
This activation of the State Militia led to certain conflicts with the commanders of the New York authorities:
“With the start of the Civil War in April 1861, the 14th Regiment was on its first service in the defense of the Brooklyn Navy Yard . In mid-April of the same year, the Brooklyn Chasseurs were ready to leave New York for Washington DC. Colonel Alfred M. Wood notified the Honorable Governor Morgan that the regiment was ready to march and had accepted a three year commitment to the confederation. The governor did not want to issue a marching order to leave New York. While camping at Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, Col. Wood and Congressman Moses O'Dell went to President Lincoln for orders to march to Washington. President Lincoln wasted no time in issuing marching orders for the 14th Brooklyners. When Governor Morgan learned that the regiment was preparing to march, he telegraphed Col. Wood asking “what authorization” he was moving his regiment, to which Col. Wood coolly replied, “With the authorization of the President of the United States. ““
After the Civil War, an attempt was made to place the various military units in New York under a single command. For this reason, the 53rd Troop Command (3rd Brigade, New York State Militia) was formed on August 5, 1886.
World war time
The later unit of the "104th Field Artillery" experienced various organizational changes. It served briefly under federal supervision, from November 5, 1916, as a border control to Mexico and was again subordinated to the state on November 15, 1916. Then, during World War I , on August 5, 1917, it was named the 104th Field Artillery and sent to France for service .
On August 3, 1917, the Adjutant General of New York reinstated the New York Guard as a state military unit to meet the requirements of the State Constitution, which stipulates that troops should be made available to the governor Ensure the protection of the life and property of New York citizens. The new force replaced the previous New York National Guard , which entered service with the United States two days later. The new force consisted of the First and Second Provisional Regiment (First and Second Auxiliary Regiment ) and had the task of protecting aqueducts and other infrastructure in the southern part (First Provisional Regiment) and in the remaining areas of the state.
On January 1, 1919, the Guard had 22,000 members. After the 1918 armistice , the New York National Guard units that had been subordinate to the United States were returned to state control.
After the First World War, the unit was demobilized, but reactivated soon after in the New York National Guard until it was reorganized as the 104th Field Artillery Regiment in 1959 .
With the entry of the USA into World War II , the New York National Guard was again subordinated to the federal government.
post war period
In the early 1990s it was reorganized again, relocated to the Jamaica Queens Armory barracks and renamed "2nd Battalion, 104th Regiment".
present
In the tremors following September 11, 2001 , the New York Guard provided security, disaster relief, legal, and communications services, and other services to New York City and the surrounding areas in partnership with the National Guard. Major General John F. Bahrenburg was the commandant of the New York Guard at the time (term: 1999–2002).
In the aftermath of the attacks, the New York Guard experienced a resurgence. Units were activated to take on various tasks, including logistical support for the emergency services at Ground Zero . The medical units worked alongside other providers at various locations, including Camp Smith , Westchester County .
Individual units were mobilized for special operations, for example in the summer of 2006 to search for a missing camper in Adirondack Park or to provide disaster relief during Hurricane Irene 2011.
2012 saw the largest deployment since September 11, 2001. Each brigade was at least partially activated for readiness during the 'Superstorm' Sandy . The members of the New York Guard served on an equal footing with members of the Army National Guard , Air National Guard and New York Naval Militia and provided up to a third of all troops deployed during the two-month mobilization .
The headquarters of the New York Guard is located in Camp Smith , Cortlandt Manor, New York, a New York State Military Reservation in the neighborhood of Peekskill , New York, approximately 35 mi (50 km) north of New York City.
Specialties
The main areas of responsibility in the New York Guard are communications, construction, medical and legal services, which are also provided for all other units of the New York State Military Forces and for government agencies.
Trained and qualified soldiers of the New York Guard support the National Guard in orders for the decontamination of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) - including in joint operations - such as during the Republican National Convention 2004 in New York City, and through the Military Emergency Radio Network (MERN).
In addition, the New York State Guard provide training for the New York Army and Air National Guards at the Camp Smith Training Center.
The 244th Medical Clinic works with the NY Army National Guard Medical Command (MEDCOM).
The New York Guard also has its own band.
training
All recruits must first complete an Initial Entry Training (IET). After a one-week stay at Camp Smith, they are assigned to appropriate training courses.
Training
The New York Guard offers the following training courses: Initial Entry Training, Basic and Advanced Search and Rescue, Basic and Advanced Communications, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course (ANCOC), Community Emergency response team (CERT) (disaster aid training (along with the FEMA / United States Department of Homeland security (Department of Homeland security, DHS))), Officer Candidate School (OCS) and Basic Officer Course , Company Grade and Field Grade Officer Courses.
Further training After training with the New York Guard, there is the possibility of further training at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other state agencies.
Administrative division
The main command posts of the New York Guard are:
- Headquarters (HQ), Camp Smith, NY;
- 10th Brigade, W / N New York, Headquarters in Troy , New York;
- 56th Brigade, Lower Hudson Valley, Headquarters in Peekskill, New York;
- 88th Brigade, New York City, Upper Manhattan Headquarters;
- 12th Regional Training Institute, Headquarters at Camp Smith;
- 244th Medical Clinic, Headquarters at Camp Smith;
- 89th Army Band New York Guard;
Salary
In addition to pay , the state, local authorities, and government and private organizations grant perks for soldiers in the NY Guard. Amongst other things:
- Active Military Pay while on missions.
- Discounts in many shops and establishments.
- Free New York State Hunting and Fishing License .
- Job protections during operations
- Paid Military Leave (for state and municipal employees)
- New York State Guard License Plate Eligibility (NYG license plate permission)
- Travel Allowances while on duty
- Free Empire Passports for New York State Parks
- Toll exemption (Waiver of Toll Road Fees)
- Protection and privilege provisions under the New York State Patriot's Plan .
Awards
New York Guard members can be nominated for awards. The New York Guard Awards are as follows :
- NYG Meritorious Service Medal
- NYG Commendation Medal
- NYG Commander's Citation
- NYG Achievement Medal
- NYG Good Conduct Medal
- NYG Operations Support Medal
- NYG Service Ribbon
- NYG Distinguished Graduate Ribbon
- NYG First Provisional Regiment Medal
Personalities
On May 21, 1924, famous baseball player Babe Ruth joined the New York National Guard and was inducted into the 104th Unit, now known as the New York State Guard 2nd 104th In Jamaica Queens Armory .
Ruth was sworn in by Colonel James Austin on the Isle of Safety in Times Square in front of a military tent. When he had filled out the application, he symbolically placed it in the open cannon barrel of a 75-millimeter horse-drawn French cannon. Then he was immediately placed under the command of First Sergeant Adrian Jacques . According to a May 29 article in the Washington Post , it was also shown before General John Joseph Pershing at the State, War and Navy Building in Washington. He also played baseball during his military service.
In 1942, boxer Jack Dempsey , a former heavyweight champion, also joined the New York Guard.
Individual evidence
- ^ The State Guard Sentinel; Volume 1, No. 3 New York Guard, 2008.
- ↑ With the advent of the Civil War in April 1861, the 14th regiment saw its first war service in guarding the Brooklyn Navy Yard. By mid-April of that year, the "Brooklyn Chasseurs" were ready to leave New York for Washington DC Colonel Alfred Wood advised the Honorable Governor Morgan that the regiment was prepared to march and had accepted a three-year federal enlistment. However, the governor would not issue orders for the regiment to leave New York. While encamped at Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, Colonel Wood and Congressman Moses O'Dell went to see President Lincoln to secure orders for the regiment to march to Washington. President Lincoln lost no time in issuing those orders to the 14th Brooklyn . When Governor Morgan learned that the regiment was preparing to march, he telegraphed Colonel Wood and inquired "by what authority" did he move his regiment, Colonel Wood coolly replied, "By the authority of the President of the United States." A History of the 14th Regiment NYSM Infantry
- ^ Troop Command History. New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs.
- ^ NY Guard Members Remember New York Guard State Volunteer Force, May 6, 2011.
- ^ New York Times , May 21, 1924: 10
- ^ The Washington Post , May 29, 1924.
- ↑ Michael J. Stenzel: NYG History, Units and Commanders. (PDF) Retrieved January 13, 2019 .
- ^ Joint New York Army National Guard / New York Air National Guard / New York Guard decontamination (CERF)
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/notes/ny-guard/new-york-guard-organization-and-missions-summary/898506826873848
- ^ NYG Pay and Benefits
- ^ New York State Patriot's Plan
- ^ New York Guard Decorations and Awards
Web links
- The New York Guard Recruiting website
- The New York Guard official Facebook page
- Official NY State Homepage of the New York Guard
- New York Civil War Regiments online
- List of New York Military Units in the Civil War
- History of the NY State Militia 14th Regiment from Brooklyn
- 20th New York State Militia - Ulster Guard